Day-tripper: North Tonawanda

Attraction: The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum in North Tonawanda holds its Holiday Kick-off Celebration from Nov. 23 to 25. The museum operates two historic carousels: The Herschell No. 1 Special and the 1948 Little Beauty Kiddie Carrousel.

Hours: It's open from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday, through Dec. 30 (closed holidays). Admission is $5; $4 for seniors; $2.50 for ages 2 to 12.